- Divorce Care, a ministry of Living Word Church of Houma, will be held Jan. 29, Feb. 12 and 26, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, May 7 and 27, June 4 and 25, and July 9 and 23. It is a 13-week series, but people can start any time because each lesson is self-contained. The group meets at 5:30 p.m., 4311 Country Drive, in Bourg. A $12 work book is optional. Call 594-5931.

- Shoulders to Lean On, a support group for family and friends of prisoners, 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 7382 Main St., Houma. La. Cure-Houma Group meets each month following this support group. Call 876-1671 or 879-1942.

- HOPE for Animals, 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, West Thibodaux Fire Station, at Notre Dame and Cedar streets in Thibodaux.

- Holy Rosary Altar Society, 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, Rosary Hall, 8594 Main St., Houma. Membership is open to anyone 18 and over. Call 879-2568.

- United Veterans League, 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month, 350 S. Van Ave., Houma. The league is recruiting new members and performs flag raising and military funerals. Call 851-2665.

- La Leche League’s Houma chapter, 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, Terrebonne General OutReach Center at Southland Mall. The group offers a 24-hour support line. Call 580-3978, 688-9690 or 804-5465.

- World War II Roundtable Discussions, 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, Terrebonne Parish Main Library, 151 Civic Center Blvd., Houma.

- Bayouland’s Adoptive and Foster Parent Association, 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month, upstairs at Creole Lanes on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Houma. All foster and adoptive families are invited to attend.

- Kroppin’ with the Kutt Ups, a scrapbooking group, meets weekly at First Baptist Church, 7382 Main St., Houma. Open to any scrapbookers in the Houma-Terrebonne area. Call 853-0172.

EVENTS

- Book Discussions: East Houma Branch at 3 p.m. today to discuss "In the Midst of It All" by Shonda Cheekes; North Terrebonne Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss "The Notebook" and "The Wedding" by Nicholas Sparks.

- A Cajun band will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Terrebonne Folklife Culture Center.

- Andrea Dupree-Cenac, a graduate from Nicholls State University, will exhibit ceramic sculptures at the Nicholls Art Studio in Chauvin until Feb. 26. The Art Studio/Chauvin Sculpture Garden in located at 5337 Bayouside Drive, Chauvin. The Nicholls Art Studio is opened from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or by appointment. (594-2546 Chauvin, or 448-4597 Nicholls Art Dept.) An artist reception will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 26.

- Myths and Monsters, sponsored by the Nicholls chapter of Kappa Pi, will be on display through Feb. 3 at the Ameen Art Gallery in Talbot Hall on the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux.

- Smokeless Bingo, 6:30 tonight, KC Home behind Al Davis Pharmacy, hosted by St. Hilary Knights of Columbus. Ten games played, 11th game black out. Players will receive free jambalaya with the purchase of a $10 game back. Call 637-3644.

- Mini Mardi Gras parade, registration at 2 p.m. and parade at 3 p.m. today, sponsored by Krewe of Aphrodite and Rouses Supermarket. The parade will take place in the Rouses parking lot on West Main Street. Contest is free and open to the public. Awards will be given for best individualized costume, best group costume and best mini float (pulled by hand, no motorized floats allowed). Call Tammy Pitre at 876-1714 or 868-2933.

- 4-H Junior Livestock Show and Sale, 8 a.m. Jan. 21, held in conjunction with the 2006 Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge. Refreshments and buyers lunch will be served at noon with sales starting at 1 p.m. Call Shaney Hill at Louisiana Extension Services 873-6495.

- Mystic Krewe of Flames will present its 50th year tableau and carnival ball at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the krewe den, 198 Engeron St., in Houma. Music by Pete Pitre and Rick Folse. Tickets available by advance purchase only. Call 868-9536 or 876-6543.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

- The Terrebonne Parish Main Library will offer tax assistance starting Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays; from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The site, located in the adult study rooms 3, 4 and 5 on the second floor, will close April 15.

- Adult volleyball at the Dularge Gym, every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free and open to anyone who wants to play. Call Penny at 857-8718.

- The Terrebonne Parish Library System: the Chauvin Branch at 5612 La. 56 and the Grand Caillou Branch at 200 Badou Road are closed temporarily due to flooding from Hurricane Rita.

- The United Veterans League offers deceased veterans a final tribute by providing a chapel service. The service includes: reading of a chapel service, playing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" while the group files by and salutes, a gun salute by the Rifle Squad and "Taps," folding and presentation of the flag to the family. Call Ray Ordoyne at 851-2665, Doughty J. Dominique at 876-0551 or Hymel Henry at 872-1106.

- The Houma-Terrebonne Community Band practices at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Southdown Stadium on St. Charles Street. People of all ages who play any instrument are invited to join. Call 397-0545, e-mail info@htcb.org or visit www.htcb.org.

- The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for South Louisiana is a nonprofit agency providing prevention education, referral and assessment services. Programs offered through ADAC include strengthening families, super conflict resolution and the children’s program. Call Roshaun Garrett at 879-2273.

- Terrebonne High School Alumni Association provides scholarships, equipment, computers and more to Terrebonne High School. To join call 879-4563.

To submit a notice to the Community Calendar, fax it to (985) 857-2244, e-mail news@houmatoday.com or mail it to P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361. For all notices, label it Attn: Community Calendar.

<p>MEETINGS</p><p>- B.R.I.D.G.E.S., (Building Recovery for Individual Dreams and Goals through Education and Support), a support group for people recovering from mental illness, 11 a.m.-noon Mondays, Bayou Towers, 7491 E. Park Ave.; 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Opportunity Center, 420 Magnolia St. Call Brenda at 876-8897 or call (800) 805-7934.</p><p>- Divorce Care, a ministry of Living Word Church of Houma, will be held Jan. 29, Feb. 12 and 26, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, May 7 and 27, June 4 and 25, and July 9 and 23. It is a 13-week series, but people can start any time because each lesson is self-contained. The group meets at 5:30 p.m., 4311 Country Drive, in Bourg. A $12 work book is optional. Call 594-5931.</p><p>- Shoulders to Lean On, a support group for family and friends of prisoners, 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 7382 Main St., Houma. La. Cure-Houma Group meets each month following this support group. Call 876-1671 or 879-1942.</p><p>- HOPE for Animals, 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, West Thibodaux Fire Station, at Notre Dame and Cedar streets in Thibodaux.</p><p>- Overeaters Anonymous, 10:15-11:30 a.m. every Saturday, Terrebonne Parish Main Library, 151 Civic Center Blvd., Houma. Call Jane at 876-7660.</p><p>- Alcoholics Anonymous men’s meeting, 7 p.m. daily, 738 Belanger St., Houma.</p><p>- AL-ANON, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 738 Belanger St., Houma; and 8 p.m. every Wednesday, Easy Does It Club, 101 Munson Drive, Houma.</p><p>- Holy Rosary Altar Society, 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, Rosary Hall, 8594 Main St., Houma. Membership is open to anyone 18 and over. Call 879-2568.</p><p>- United Veterans League, 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month, 350 S. Van Ave., Houma. The league is recruiting new members and performs flag raising and military funerals. Call 851-2665.</p><p>- La Leche League’s Houma chapter, 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, Terrebonne General OutReach Center at Southland Mall. The group offers a 24-hour support line. Call 580-3978, 688-9690 or 804-5465.</p><p>- World War II Roundtable Discussions, 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, Terrebonne Parish Main Library, 151 Civic Center Blvd., Houma.</p><p>- Bayouland’s Adoptive and Foster Parent Association, 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month, upstairs at Creole Lanes on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Houma. All foster and adoptive families are invited to attend.</p><p>- Kroppin’ with the Kutt Ups, a scrapbooking group, meets weekly at First Baptist Church, 7382 Main St., Houma. Open to any scrapbookers in the Houma-Terrebonne area. Call 853-0172.</p><p>EVENTS</p><p>- Book Discussions: East Houma Branch at 3 p.m. today to discuss "In the Midst of It All" by Shonda Cheekes; North Terrebonne Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss "The Notebook" and "The Wedding" by Nicholas Sparks.</p><p>- A Cajun band will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Terrebonne Folklife Culture Center.</p><p>- Andrea Dupree-Cenac, a graduate from Nicholls State University, will exhibit ceramic sculptures at the Nicholls Art Studio in Chauvin until Feb. 26. The Art Studio/Chauvin Sculpture Garden in located at 5337 Bayouside Drive, Chauvin. The Nicholls Art Studio is opened from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or by appointment. (594-2546 Chauvin, or 448-4597 Nicholls Art Dept.) An artist reception will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 26.</p><p>- Myths and Monsters, sponsored by the Nicholls chapter of Kappa Pi, will be on display through Feb. 3 at the Ameen Art Gallery in Talbot Hall on the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux.</p><p>- Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, sponsored by BAC Productions, the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. Call 850-4657.</p><p>- Smokeless Bingo, 6:30 tonight, KC Home behind Al Davis Pharmacy, hosted by St. Hilary Knights of Columbus. Ten games played, 11th game black out. Players will receive free jambalaya with the purchase of a $10 game back. Call 637-3644.</p><p>- Mini Mardi Gras parade, registration at 2 p.m. and parade at 3 p.m. today, sponsored by Krewe of Aphrodite and Rouses Supermarket. The parade will take place in the Rouses parking lot on West Main Street. Contest is free and open to the public. Awards will be given for best individualized costume, best group costume and best mini float (pulled by hand, no motorized floats allowed). Call Tammy Pitre at 876-1714 or 868-2933.</p><p>- Coors Original Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster at (504) 522-5555. Call 850-4657.</p><p>- 4-H Junior Livestock Show and Sale, 8 a.m. Jan. 21, held in conjunction with the 2006 Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge. Refreshments and buyers lunch will be served at noon with sales starting at 1 p.m. Call Shaney Hill at Louisiana Extension Services 873-6495.</p><p>- Pet Adoption Day, 10 a.m.-2p.m. Jan. 21, at PETCO, 1651 Martin Luther King Blvd. Call the Humane Society of Houma Terrebonne at 873-1095.</p><p>- Krewe de Bonne Terre, annual Mardi Gras tableau and masquerade dance, Jan. 21, Montegut Gym. Doors open at 5 p.m., tableau begins at 6 p.m., and the dance begins at 9 p.m. Music will be provided by Aaron Foret. BYOL. Ice chests without plugs are allowed. Umbrella and costume contest. Call Sabrina Dupre at 594-7468 or Alcee Dupre Jr. at 594-4474.</p><p>- Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, 6 p.m. Jan. 26, Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. Admission is $60 per ticket. Call Kandy Theriot at 876-5600.</p><p>- South Louisiana Women’s Expo and Bridal Showcase, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 28-29, at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. Call 850-4657.</p><p>- Mardi Gras dance, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 28, at the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Rifle Range, Savanne Road in Houma. Cost is $5 per person. Free dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. BYOL; soft drinks sold. Attire is dressy casual. Couples and singles welcome. Sponsored by USA Dance of Houma. For information, call 853-0030.</p><p>- Mystic Krewe of Flames will present its 50th year tableau and carnival ball at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the krewe den, 198 Engeron St., in Houma. Music by Pete Pitre and Rick Folse. Tickets available by advance purchase only. Call 868-9536 or 876-6543.</p><p>ANNOUNCEMENTS</p><p>- The Terrebonne Parish Main Library will offer tax assistance starting Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays; from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The site, located in the adult study rooms 3, 4 and 5 on the second floor, will close April 15.</p><p>- Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government’s Head Start Program, now accepting application from low-income families with children ages 3 to 5. Children affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita encouraged to apply. Apply 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, at the TPCG Housing and Human Services Department, 809 Barrow St., and all Terrebonne Parish Head Start classrooms. Call Cindy at 580-7273.</p><p>- Bayou Eagles Native American Dance Group invites people to learn more about native culture and dance, Dulac Community Center, 125 Coast Guard Road. Call 563-7483 for reservations.</p><p>- Dance lessons: Learn round dances, waltzes, two steps, rumbas, cha-chas, foxtrots, boleros and more. Held 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the SLECA building on Coteau Road. Couples only. Lessons will start Feb. 7. First lesson free, next 10 lessons $30 per couple. Instructors are Gene and Etta Sonnier. Call 876-4753 or e-mail esonnier@sw.rr.com.</p><p>- Ballroom-dancing lessons, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The cost is $10 per class, at Lenar’s Dance Co., 1017 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma, behind Griffin’s Po-Boy. Singles welcome. Advanced registration is required. Call 853-0030.</p><p>- Adult volleyball at the Dularge Gym, every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free and open to anyone who wants to play. Call Penny at 857-8718.</p><p>- The Terrebonne Parish Library System: the Chauvin Branch at 5612 La. 56 and the Grand Caillou Branch at 200 Badou Road are closed temporarily due to flooding from Hurricane Rita.</p><p>- The United Veterans League offers deceased veterans a final tribute by providing a chapel service. The service includes: reading of a chapel service, playing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" while the group files by and salutes, a gun salute by the Rifle Squad and "Taps," folding and presentation of the flag to the family. Call Ray Ordoyne at 851-2665, Doughty J. Dominique at 876-0551 or Hymel Henry at 872-1106.</p><p>- The Houma-Terrebonne Community Band practices at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Southdown Stadium on St. Charles Street. People of all ages who play any instrument are invited to join. Call 397-0545, e-mail info@htcb.org or visit www.htcb.org.</p><p>- The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for South Louisiana is a nonprofit agency providing prevention education, referral and assessment services. Programs offered through ADAC include strengthening families, super conflict resolution and the children’s program. Call Roshaun Garrett at 879-2273.</p><p>- Terrebonne High School Alumni Association provides scholarships, equipment, computers and more to Terrebonne High School. To join call 879-4563.</p><p>To submit a notice to the Community Calendar, fax it to (985) 857-2244, e-mail news@houmatoday.com or mail it to P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361. For all notices, label it Attn: Community Calendar.</p>